If you live in Battery Hill, you're about as close to our clinic as it's possible to get without being in the town centre itself — this is the suburb right on Caloundra's doorstep, overlooking the Pumicestone Passage foreshore towards Golden Beach. That proximity makes a hearing test an easy thing to fit into an ordinary day, rather than something that needs planning around. If you've noticed yourself missing bits of conversation, turning the television up, or feeling like people have started mumbling more than they used to, it's worth a straightforward check — and for Battery Hill residents, that check is genuinely just around the corner.
A hearing test with us takes around 45–60 minutes: a conversation about what you've noticed, a series of painless diagnostic checks in a controlled setting, and plain-language results before you leave. No referral or obligation is required. For more on what happens at each stage, see our Comprehensive Adult Hearing Assessment page.
Our Caloundra clinic provides diagnostic hearing assessments, tinnitus discussions, hearing aid fittings and ongoing device support for Battery Hill residents.
For many Battery Hill residents the clinic is within walking distance or a very short drive, making a hearing test one of the easier health appointments to fit into the week.
Learn MoreWe keep hearing aid conversations grounded in what Battery Hill patients actually do day to day, rather than working through every available feature.
Learn MoreIf you've noticed ringing that doesn't match anything happening around you, we can discuss it during your hearing test at the Bulcock Street clinic, just a short trip from Battery Hill.
Learn MoreCurrent hearing aid technology, including options from Phonak, Oticon, ReSound, Signia and Widex, is built to handle a wide range of everyday listening environments.
Adjusts settings automatically between quiet indoor settings, outdoor spaces and busy social environments.
Useful for phone calls, television and keeping in touch with family and friends near and far.
Suited to residents who are out and about for the day without wanting to think about spare batteries.
During your Caloundra appointment, we talk through which features are actually relevant to how you live.
Battery Hill is close enough to Bulcock Street that many residents simply walk in — for those who prefer to drive, it's a 3–5 minute trip at most, with the Bulcock Street car park right at your destination. There's no need to leave extra time or plan the visit around traffic; it's one of the shortest trips in our entire patient catchment, whether you're coming on foot or by car.
Living this close to the clinic means Battery Hill residents often treat a hearing test as a simple errand rather than an event — something to tick off between other things in town. That's exactly the right way to think about it. Hearing changes tend to creep in gradually, and it's usually a family member or friend who notices first, often after a shared lunch or a walk along the foreshore towards Golden Beach where a bit of wind or background chatter makes conversation harder to follow. A baseline test doesn't diagnose anything on its own — it simply gives you clear, honest information about where you stand, with no pressure to act on it either way.
We're a contracted provider under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program (HSP), so eligible Battery Hill residents — Pensioner Concession Card holders and DVA Gold or White Card holders — can access subsidised hearing assessments and related services with us. A Commonwealth Seniors Health Card doesn't qualify on its own, which is a common point of confusion, so bring your card along and we'll check your eligibility electronically on the day. See our Hearing Services Program guide for full details.
Your hearing test is carried out by Linda Whittaker, a Qualified Audiometrist with over 20 years of experience and ACAud accreditation. Linda takes an unhurried, independent approach — explaining what your results mean and what your options are, without pressure.
For many residents, yes, or a very short drive.
Bookings are recommended to guarantee a time.
Accessible parking is available in the town centre car park.
Information on this page is general in nature. A professional hearing assessment is required for individual advice. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Whether you're experiencing hearing changes or simply due for a check-up, we're here to help Battery Hill residents with professional, caring hearing services.
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